P.M. NEWS Thursday 10-2-25
Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith and Assistant DA Rachael Collins plan a countywide school outreach on sexual abuse with separate sessions for girls, boys, and parents; a team that includes Child Protective Services & the Department of Social Services, Safe Against Violence, and local law enforcement; Assistant DA Rachael Collins told WCDO News of the plans:
(Rachael Collins 10-2-25)
DA Smith told WCDO that the have received approval for going forward with the plan from County Authorities, any school interested in participating should call the DA’s Office at 607-832-5452.
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State Police are warning area residents following a string of vehicle “smash and grabs” in the region. These crimes involve a suspect breaking windows and quickly stealing valuables from parked cars. Police are reminding residents to remove all valuables from your car, especially electronics, wallets and bags, either take the belongings with you or lock them in the trunk or locked compartment so they are not visible, if possible, park in a well-lit area & report any suspicious behavior or unfamiliar individuals in the area and your neighborhood. State Police are investigating a series of such incidents in recent days in the Dryden and Lansing areas, more information is available at (607) 561-7400.
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Area Lawmakers are urging residents to attend meetings on October 7th & 8th by the Public Service Commission, regarding requested rate increases by NYSEG. The Commission is tasked with deciding on Utility Company rate increase requests, the hearings will be at at 1:00 and 6:00 PM at Binghamton City Hall & public comments will be taken. Interested individuals can also submit written comments or use the toll-free 1-800-335-2120 Opinion Line to voice their views on the proposed rate and practice changes. In July, NYSEG filed its “Powering New York” plan regarding replacing the state’s aging power grid, in which they claim that the rate increases are needed in order to make upgrades.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-2-25
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Toren Gray of Laurens, for 16 counts of 1st degree Obscenity, 91 counts of Possessing an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child, 89 counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, following an investigation from a Cyber Tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Investigators learned that child sexual abuse material was disseminated from a local social media account, they obtained search warrants for Gray’s accounts and located over 300 images. Sheriff’s Office investigators and the New York State Police Computer Crimes Unit, and Homeland Security Investigations agents executed a search warrant at Gray’s residence, he was taken in to custody, processed and was held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility for Arraignment. The investigation is on-going and additional charges are pending.
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Delaware County District Attorney’s office announced that 69 year old Sidney Wallace of Roxbury, pleaded guilty to 2 counts of Sexual Abuse in Delaware County Court. Wallace had previously been entrusted as a foster parent, he admitted that during the winter of 2023-24 he had inappropriate sexual contact with a child under the age of 13, and in 2023 he had inappropriate sexual contact with a different child under the age of 14. Wallace faces sentencing on November 18th.
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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the Charlotte Valley Central School in Davenport, Make an appointment with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, got to redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-red cross.
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